Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 19 | 30 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 107-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.